REAL Cost of Living in Barcelona, SPAIN

[@Trickshotmad]

As someone from England , Barcelona seems a very affordable place to love

[@jayeshnarvekar5344]

I think this one is the only video on YT till now, which gives detailed information on cost of living in Barcelona. Thanks.

[@NatashaBergen]

I’m glad it could help 😁

[@stanley6552]

Im currently in the process of having multiple job interviews to move from Holland to Barcelona and this video gave me so much needed information, thank you!

[@NatashaBergen]

I’m glad it helped! :) good luck with the job :)

[@gabrielafigueiredo5798]

Hello, honest question, why moving out from Holland? I want to apply for jobs in both countries..

[@stanley6552]

@@gabrielafigueiredo5798 is there some way i can answer this to you privately? its a very personal disision, i wanna share it with u but not on the whole internet

[@mikahong]

​@@stanley6552 this got me curious now, are you willing to talk via Instagram private messaging? Or other platforms?

[@talcohen5091]

More affordable than the U.S. Thank you for the video. My brother just moved to Barcelona. Can you do one on the neighborhoods in Barcelona? What are the pros and cons in term of rent, safety, and things to do

[@NatashaBergen]

Hi Tal! I’m glad it’s helped! I have a vid called ‘10 things to know about moving to Barcelona’ where I talk about that and also created some resources on my website as well :)

[@joaocamba172]

Loved this. Thinking of moving there in the near future, I really appreciated the info on here! Thank you

[@NatashaBergen]

Awesome João! If you need any extra info feel free to DM me on Instagram - I'm happy to help if I can!

[@JaVi-wf1gl]

i am german, currently thinking of relocating from LA to Barcelona. It has always been in the back of my head, its getting more serious now. thank you for the info.

[@ernesto.carloz]

Woah, you are a german living in LA? Why choose Barcelona over LA?

[@jenontherunn]

This was really great. Thank you!

[@RobertRod818]

Your video is pretty throrough. Thank you for giving us an idea of the monthly expenses in Spain. It seems quite affordable, greetings.

[@NatashaBergen]

Great! I'm glad it was helpful 😁

[@sytekd00d]

Thank you so much! I especially appreciate the info about your puppy, no one ever talks about that, and that is a very important part of my life. Thank you!

[@NatashaBergen]

Awesome to hear :) I’m glad it was helpful and I hope your pup enjoys BCN!

[@laurynr5593]

I’m Canadian moving to Barcelona for the summer and this was super helpful!! thank you sm ❤️❤️❤️

[@NatashaBergen]

Hey Lauryn! I'm super excited to hear that! I'm glad it helped and I hope you have an amazing move 💛

[@IuliaLup]

Thanks for all the info! I am moving to Barcelona in a couple of days and this is definitely very useful!! xx

[@NatashaBergen]

Brilliant! Weeeelcome! If you need any help with something feel free to DM me on Instagram :) I hope the move goes smoothly!

[@JtothePF]

Woow, I love how you covered all the important stuff =). Well explained, and also the drone shots are pretty cool I wonder who is the operator ;).

[@NatashaBergen]

Ohhhh yesss all the goodies that should be known and discussed 😉

[@peppedamp]

Cool video Natasha, a lot of useful information, in a cool and giving way

[@NatashaBergen]

Brilliant! I'm glad you liked it 😁

[@princed8xrighu460]

Hi Natasha ..thank you for your good information and i have one question for you .. Can you make video on jobs after 12 grade ?...if you make video we thankful you

[@lelekhaa]

Nice video Tasha!!! 👍👍👍

[@NatashaBergen]

Thanks Alice!! 😁😁

[@qu3mp3x74]

Compare it with the salary in Spain. Do you have a video about purchasing power?

[@michaelchen736]

Are there bikes that’s good for two person?

[@MrJulius1958]

THANK YOU !

[@miguelribeiroalves3773]

Would love a video about different Barcelona areas to live and your input on it :)

[@NatashaBergen]

Cool Miguel! I'll add it to the list - it may even go into the course I'm creating 😉

[@axecapital1]

So summary : 1000€/ rental . Will be better to say price for kilowatt hour in electricity , and price for 1m^3 of water . So people can compare . Is there drinking water at home (I mean in a sink ?) , thank you

[@lizfox1111]

Thank you for explaining the cost of living in Barcelona. Currently I live in Los Angeles which is very expensive. Barcelona seems well worth the cost. Could you please do an interview with a single retired woman who moved to Barcelona on her own? I would love to know how she was able to make friends, find activities, etc. My Spanish is very basic but I can communicate. I like to be active, especially participate in sports. I am planning to visit Barcelona in May to check it out for a month. Could someone like me rent a room in a home with a family so I don't feel alone? Thank you!!

[@NatashaBergen]

That’s an amazing idea! I’m sure you’ll love it here 😁 People are friendly and it’s fairly easy to communicate. I don’t know anyone with that criteria but I’m certain that no matter your age our status you’d be welcomed 😊 People are very kind 💚 Good luck with your adventure!

[@lizfox1111]

Thank you. That is very encouraging. I am looking forward to my trip in May. -:)

[@rulaj1]

Did you go? How was it?

[@Gccc7655]

Thank you for this great video :)

[@NatashaBergen]

Thank YOU for being here 😁

[@jenontherunn]

Hey Natasha! I have a dog too! Question - what do you do when you and your partner both need to be out of town - are there dog sitting services or something like Rover in Barcelona? Is it expensive? Thanks so much!

[@NatashaBergen]

Cool!! Say hello to your pup! Yes so in the past we used Rover but found that the prices go up around holidays so now we've found an amazing trusted friend to take care of her who we compensate as well :) But Rover is a great option!

[@jenontherunn]

@@NatashaBergen There is Rover in Barcelona? I had no idea. Amazing! Thank you so much.

[@talalfarooq432]

What work do you do as a digital nomad?

[@uncutjade]

I’m 1 min into the video and already so shocked at how cheap the bikes are, the citi bike is $205 usd for the year 😭

[@msaylorBTC100M]

very useful info, thanks!

[@NatashaBergen]

I’m glad it helped 😁

[@stocksmarts_]

How long have you been living in barcelona?

[@NatashaBergen]

Hey Marvin! I've been here for a year now and in Spain (in general), for 3. If there's something you'd like to know, I'm happy to help!

[@stocksmarts_]

@@NatashaBergen are there any places to avoid when picking for a place to rent? Is the place generally safe? How’s the condition of the house apartments vs the price? Planning to move via non lucrative visa. Do you think that’s a good route?

[@NatashaBergen]

@@stocksmarts_ In general, Barcelona is very safe, you just have to keep your wits about you like in any major city in the EU to avoid pickpockets, etc. I would suggest avoiding the Gothic quarter, and Raval area as they have a reputation of being loud and there can be some problems late at night. Some people also say to avoid Besos but in my opinion it doesn't seem bad. If you look farther out from the centre like in Sant-Gervasi or Les Corts or Badalona (not exactly Barcelona), you have some really great options that are worth it. Eixample and Poblenou are also lovely! The conditions of places really depend on the owners; sometimes you have excellent places that are worth what you're paying but other times it's overpriced. As for your visa, I can't see why not, if you meet all the requirements it seems great to me! The Spanish lifestyle is very relaxing 😁

[@stocksmarts_]

@@NatashaBergen thanks for sharing! Really enjoying your videos!

[@stocksmarts_]

@@NatashaBergen yes please! Considering to move over the next few months. Is there a law firm you suggest?

[@petgranny194]

Very helpful.

[@shaun_e]

so cheap! looking forward to living like a king out there

[@xGSxAmAZyn]

where are you from??? how strong is your currency?

[@NatashaBergen]

Awesome! I hope you enjoy it😁

[@luchiayseira]

para que? vete a otra parte

[@fairyguess]

Hey love this! What’s the name of the vegan restaurant, I need to check that out

[@NatashaBergen]

The Green Spot! An absolute must!!

[@fairyguess]

@@NatashaBergen nice, I'll check it out. Also in what neighborhood did you live in Bcn? We also have dogs and will move there soon and i'm quite stressed about the city's best/quite bad areas

[@NatashaBergen]

@@fairyguess Fort Pienc, Poblenou, Eixample are some of the best in my opinion especially the first two for dog owners :) I'd stay clear of Born, Gotico, El Raval because there aren't many place to let your pup roam freely other than the street 😬 If you don't mind being farther out then you've got nice neighbourhoods on the north western part! I hope it helps :)

[@thekaitlyncasson]

What was the best vegan restaurant you visited that you mentioned? :)

[@NatashaBergen]

Hey Kaitlyn! My ultimate favourite is The Green Spot 🤩 If you try it, let me know what you think! :)

[@jgyl250]

HI Natasha Your furry kid is adorable. 😇

[@NatashaBergen]

😍 she is the best!

[@SinaFarhat]

Thanks for the info! Did you make the video during the early spring or do you, in general, wear a fleece sweater when you go out?

[@NatashaBergen]

Thanks Sina 😁😁 You literally made me laugh out loud.. I do often wear this fleece sweater 😝 You're right! It was chilly to be fair, I filmed most of it on the last day of April 😂

[@VentureGroms]

This was really weird to hear!! Rent prices in Barcelona are apparently super similar to living close to Portland!!! Has me rethinking my life choices😂😂😂

[@NatashaBergen]

Haha yeah in my opinion the rent is outrageous compared to what the majority earns! Do you think it comes down to that being the big city life?

[@VentureGroms]

@@NatashaBergen oh absolutely it's just a big city thing!! Yeah I have no idea how anybody can afford to live in Portland or any other big city for that matter. I couldn't imagine spending that much on rent 😂!!!! Neighboring cities is always going to be the move😁!!!

[@NatashaBergen]

@@VentureGroms haha yeah true! If the job calls for it though sometimes you have little choice 😝

[@joyce2077]

Thanks

[@simpeers]

I sort of was thinking it would be cheaper with rents and such compared to Sweden but it seems quite similar, they seem sort of similar to Stockholm rents

[@simpeers]

And very informative! That cheap beer though heheeee

[@NatashaBergen]

Oh really? I'm a bit surprised too! Is the rent considered expensive in Stockholm compared to other cities in Sweden?

[@NatashaBergen]

@@simpeers RIGHT?! It makes the rent prices easier to swallow 😉😝

[@simpeers]

@@NatashaBergen yes, it is outrageously expensive in Stockholm haha. Buying is the same. The prices are also affecting the surrounding regions as well so cities like Uppsala is - that has its own housing issues - getting more expensive too because people move there to commute to Stockholm for work since that's cheaper :)

[@NatashaBergen]

@@simpeers Oh wow! Sounds like a bit of a mess. Hopefully it gets better one of these days...

[@adchalet]

Hi!! How did you find your apartment? Did you go through a rental company or management agency? Or can you recommend a local website? Thanks!!

[@NatashaBergen]

Hey! I recently made a vid about this, it’s the first point if I remember correctly :) I share everything you need to know with free resources linked in the description: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3iamXdpZq2pqZo I hope it helps :)

[@omshreesaiswamisamarth1292]

Could you please share some trusted websites where I can book cheaper accommodation.

[@NatashaBergen]

Personally I think idealista is your best bet! They have a great variety and keep your eye out for ‘private listing’ that will avoid agency fees!

[@abualiamro6043]

my wife from czech.. and she live there what is better to live and work.. spain or czech republic

[@NatashaBergen]

Thanks for sharing Abu! It all depends on your priorities - make a list of what is important for you and go from there :)

[@luchiayseira]

republica checa

[@henryhoogenboom2011]

Cheers 🙏

[@palrajantonysamy173]

So nice video and we'll explained. My age is 45 from Chennai India. Working in a mnc bpo. Do I get job in Barcelona or anywhere in Europe. Can you please help me

[@NatashaBergen]

Hi Palraj! Nice to meet you! I think the big question would be how to get a visa and if you need a company to sponsor you for a work permit (many people need this). If you can work in Europe, then finding a job on Linkedin or Indeed would be a good place to search 😁

[@palrajantonysamy173]

@@NatashaBergen thank you Natasha. Take care have a nice day

[@NatashaBergen]

@@palrajantonysamy173 Good luck! 🙌🏼

[@anindamghosh3186]

Can you please add fees of School per month in English medium

[@NatashaBergen]

Hi Anindam! I've never done school in Barcelona or taught at an academy here but typically they are between 100-200 euros (this depends on hours and length). If it's a private class, you would probably pay between 15-30/hour. I hope that helps!

[@juancarlosinakiechague2970]

Please visit, Galicia. You would feel the vibe of Celtic influence.

[@NatashaBergen]

I would absolutely love to! It looks so beautiful 😄

[@djoryuk7156]

How much does it cost for a small apartment is there any apryment rent for 400 € ??

[@NatashaBergen]

Most apartments under 1000€ are pretty small but for 400 you could probably find a shared place OR something on the outskirts 😊

[@sandralorena9133]

Hey , is 51k a good salary to live comfortable in Barcelona in 2023 ??

[@NatashaBergen]

Great question! I would say it depends mostly on your preferences and lifestyle but generally speaking, yes that would be good for many people 😊

[@sandralorena9133]

@@NatashaBergen mainly to life a goof live and have the possibility to travel

[@thereportinggeek]

thank you

[@irinau7233]

interesting that utilities are significantly more expensive than in FINLAND! Finland is supposed to be the expensive country =/

[@NatashaBergen]

Yes.. it could be because of the way the buildings were made and aren’t energy efficient unfortunately:(

[@denniszenanywhere]

Affordable costo of living but what's the unemployment situation like? What are your jobs there?

[@NatashaBergen]

Great question - the unemployment rate is one of the highest in the EU at about 13% and many jobs in Barcelona are in the tourism sector and I know there are lots of headquarters here too. My partner works for a multinational company, and I'm a freelance English teacher/content creator (my jobs don't depend on the Spanish economy). 😁

[@denniszenanywhere]

@@NatashaBergen Thanks for sharing your perspective. Good to know how I am going to search for jobs there.

[@NatashaBergen]

@@denniszenanywhere I wish you all the luck! When you're here, send me a message for some coffee on me! 😁

[@andreieugenia4658]

@@NatashaBergen hello can you sugest me some sites or how can I become a Freelance English Teacher.

[@Sameerkhan-ll7ym]

@@NatashaBergen hey, let me know how much a digital marketer can earn with one year experience?

[@mountains7694]

You do this thing where your eyebrows go up when you see yourself on camera because you like what you see.

[@stocksmarts_]

Thinking of moving

[@surichirra]

Living there is "Little bit tricky".. ;-)

[@alvarogines6788]

Too expensive. Would not pick Barcelona or Madrid for sure

[@NatashaBergen]

I agree, I think the housing prices here have gotten out of control. If you're interested in living in Spain though, I know the south is more affordable :)

[@alvarogines6788]

@@NatashaBergen Natasha I actually live in northern Spain . Lived in the States 10 years, another 3 in Norway and hopefully in Spain for the rest of my Life. Bought a couple of properties with my couple And making a nice living. I would advice expats to look for affordable places away from large cities.

[@NatashaBergen]

@@alvarogines6788 That's awesome! Sounds like it's been quite the journey for you 😁 Northern Spain is so lush! I'm guessing you love nature if you've lived in all those places!

[@alvarogines6788]

@@NatashaBergen Well, full of vineyards and mountain sites for sure. Really different from the rest . Most english speaking expats look for mediterranean places

[@NatashaBergen]

@@alvarogines6788 sounds really nice, and calm places to live 🙌🏼

[@shahaankhan9165]

I love spain

[@user-xn7jc7ym2j]

Is your dog vegan too?

[@NatashaBergen]

Oh yeah totally 😂

[@auradb1140]

1100 euros por mes por alquiler es un engaño, pero si lo puedes pagar poco puedes hacer

[@ricferr6945]

you don´t have aCanadian accent.

[@thrshwll1526]

Sounds expensive for a retiree

[@timbronson745]

What I got from the video is that we should stay away from Barcelona. I visited there numerous times and don’t see any reason to live there on a permanent basis. There are much better places to live around Spain for half the cost.

[@NatashaBergen]

😉

[@franciscoxyz9732]

Why they say expats when they mean inmigrants?